Adult Trips & Travel

Love to travel near and far? The Juanita Pohl Center offers one-day, lunchtime and overnight trips throughout the year, from whitewater rafting and covered bridge tours to boat cruises in the Gorge. Bring along a friend or make a new one! We have a friendly group who always welcomes a new traveler. Trips are for Ages 21 & Up.

Pre-registration is required for ALL Active Adult Day Trips.
Call: 503.691.3061.

Active Adult Day Trips

Spring Day Trips - Registration opens February 24 at 9am

Rudy’s Pizzeria
Devour some of the most amazing and unique Portland-inspired pizza! There’s something for everyone at this creative neighborhood staple. Fee includes lunch, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, March 11 | 11:30am-2:30pm
$39 resident/$49 non-resident

Yokohama Skyline Eatery
Discover a one-of-a-kind authentic ramen restaurant nestled in the heart of Portland. Fee includes lunch, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, March 25 | 11am-1:30pm
$39 resident/$49 non-resident

Portland Art Museum
Experience the power of art! The Museum features exhibits from local and abroad, classic to modern. Explore the recently transformed and expanded campus featuring diverse art. Fee includes ticket, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, April 1 | 9:30am-2pm
$43 resident/$53 non-resident

Mox Boarding House
Explore Portland’s most immersive game store & restaurant! Enjoy house-made food and a vast board game library under one roof. Fee includes lunch, game access, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, April 8 | 10:30am-2:30pm
$57 resident/$72 non-resident

Brunch at Flattop & Salamander
Enjoy award winning drinks, classic breakfasts, and a great atmosphere at one of the best breakfast spots in SE Portland. Fee includes brunch, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, April 15 | 8:30-11:30am
$38 resident/$47 non-resident

Tea & Chocolate Tasting
Sample some delicious local specialties at Portland’s own Smith Teamaker & Ranger Chocolate Co. Fee includes breakfast, tea tasting, escort and transportation.
Wednesday, April 29 | 9am-12pm
$48 resident/$59 non-resident

Portland Farmers Market
Founded in 1998, the Shemanski Park Farmers Market is a staple in downtown! Browse this iconic market with us on opening day. Fee includes escort and transportation.
Wednesday, May 6 | 10am-1pm
$19 resident/$24 non-resident

Camp 18 & Seaside Promenade
Enjoy a sizable brunch at this eclectic restaurant and gift shop inside an iconic log cabin museum followed by shopping along Seaside’s historic promenade. Fee includes brunch, escort and transportation.
Thursday, May 14 | 8:30am-4:30pm
$58 resident/$72 non-resident

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Domestic & International Travel Program (Collette Tours)
The trips listed below are being highlighted by the Juanita Pohl Center through Collette Tours. Collette has more trip offerings all over the US and the world, with more dates available. Click HERE to browse their website! Anyone can travel anywhere through the Pohl Center & Collette Tours! If you are interested in traveling to a destination that isn't highlighted here, please call 503.691.3061.

What does Seat Reduction Date Mean?? Collette holds 10 seats for all travelers through the Juanita Pohl Center - once the seat reduction date passes, those seats are let go and it is first come, first serve for all travelers.

Discover the Islands of New England
Trip Dates: October 1-8, 2026
The Atlantic coast is calling. Explore New England’s majestic seaboards, from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. Visit Providence and the Gilded Age mansions of Newport. Experience the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Complete your local experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast. Explore the local charms, walk along historic cobblestone streets, and feel like a true New Englander.
Seat Reduction Date: 4/1/26
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Thursday, March 5 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration  for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Discover Christmas Markets of Montreal and Quebec City
Trip Dates: December 16-22, 2026
Enchanting winter experiences and magical Christmas markets await in Quebec City and Montreal, each with its own unique charm and character. Set out on a festive journey to two French Canadian cities in the heart of the holiday season.
Seat Reduction Date: 6/16/26
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Thursday, March 5 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration  for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Discover American Heritage
Trip Dates: April 2-9, 2027
This grand historic tour features a two-night stay at The Greenbrier, a classic American resort in the mountains of West Virginia. Relax and unwind on the iconic property while enjoying fabulous dining and traditional pastimes and exploring the storied past of this luxury escape. Be ushered through America’s eras: enjoy a tavern dinner colonial-style, visit Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, step back in time at Colonial Williamsburg, explore a Smithsonian, and more. Experience the grandeur of The Greenbrier amid the West Virginia mountains and explore American history throughout Washington, D.C. and Virginia on a fascinating journey.
Seat Reduction Date: 10/2/26
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Thursday, March 5 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration  for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Croatia & Its Islands
Trip Dates: April 7-18, 2027
From medieval architecture to ethereal waterfalls, coast along the sparkling Adriatic Sea and experience the best of Croatia. Begin your journey in Zagreb, the illustrious capital of Croatia. Stand in awe before the cascading waterfalls of Krka National Park. Discover the ancient palace of Emperor Diocletian in Split. Enjoy a memorable 7-night cruise on the Adriatic Sea along Croatia’s coast aboard a private premium class ship. On Brac Island, take in the “Golden Cape” of Bol. Visit the island of Biševo, home to the mystical Blue Cave. Tour the Old City of Dubrovnik and walk along the picturesque cobblestone streets. See the country’s immaculate beauty as you cruise its’ vibrant waters and step into its rich history.
Seat Reduction Date: 8/8/26
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Thursday, March 5 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration  for the info session is encouraged. For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.

Explore Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria
Trip Dates: May 12-21, 2027
Journey through spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities as you experience three Alpine countries. Spend four nights each in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern and the charming Alpine city of Innsbruck. Get a taste of Switzerland when you meet a local alphorn maker and yodelers and enjoy a fondue lunch. Explore Lucerne, the "Swiss Paradise on the Lake.” Visit Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, featured in The Sound of Music, during your time in Salzburg. The hills are alive on this enchanting journey across Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria.
Seat Reduction Date: 11/13/26
Domestic and international trips led by Collette staff. An informational presentation for this trip will be held on Thursday, March 5 @ 12pm at the center. Pre-registration  for the info session is encouraged.​​​​​​​ For more information, please click HERE or call 503.691.3061.